Holden WM Statesman

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Holden WM Statesman
Manufacturer:	Holden
Parent company:	General Motors
Production:	September 2006 –
Predecessor:	Holden WL Statesman
Body style:	4-door sedan
Engine:	3.6L 195kW Alloytec V6
Transmission:	5-speed automatic
Wheelbase:	3009 mm
Length:	5160 mm
Width:	1899 mm
Height:	1480 mm
Curb weight:	1805 kg
Fuel economy:	12.3 L / 100 km
Fuel capacity:	91 Octane / 73 litres
Similar:	Holden VE Commodore Holden WM Caprice

The Holden WM Statesman was announced alongside the VE Commodore on July 16, 2006 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. With the Statesman's export plans, it was felt that its launch should be simultaneous with that of the Commodore, rather than months later, as had been the convention.

The development programme for the VE and WM had cost General Motors A$1 billion, and previewed the company's Zeta architecture. It no longer shares a base with an Opel sedan and according to Holden boss Denny Mooney, it is an all-Australian effort.

As with its predecessor, the Statesman will be exported as the Chevrolet Caprice, Buick Royaum and Daewoo Statesman. The Buick may be exported as CKD kits for assembly in the People's Republic of China.

The WM Statesman has rear doors that are unique to it. Previously, it had to share the doors, or at least the lower parts, with the lesser Commodore. Holden has tried to create greater differentiation between the Statesman and the Commodore on which it is based.